HairOnFire Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 I seriously doubt that Bres will be fired. In fact, I doubt Marvin Lewis even blames him for the failure since Marvin Lewis knows better than anyone that his defensive schemes are always built around his LB's, and this isn't a starting unit that anyone envisioned, or could get to play at a high level quickly. Brilliant stuff, as usual. Marvin didn't wait long to answer the Bres critics. Enjoy. Lewis: 'I've underachieved'BY MARK CURNUTTE | ENQUIRER STAFF WRITERThe Bengals are under .500 for the first time since the end of the 2004 season, and head coach Marvin Lewis is not happy about it.The Bengals defense allowed a franchise-record 42 points in one half, the second half, on Sunday and lost 49-41 to San Diego.The NFL record for most points in a half is 49: Green Bay scored 49 in the first half in a 1983 game against Tampa Bay, and Chicago scored 49 in the second half of a 1941 game against Philadelphia.Lewis this afternoon placed responsibility for the second-half defensive collapse Sunday primarily on players and not his assistant coaches, including coordinator Chuck Bresnahan."They've got to be more responsible; at some point, players have to make plays," Lewis said this afternoon, a day after his team blew a 28-7 lead and lost 49-41 to San Diego.Lewis also promised "subtle changes" in playing time for defensive players but withheld specifics. Asked if there would be any changes in the starting lineup, Lewis said, "Wait until Sunday."The Bengals (4-5) will play Sunday at New Orleans against the Saint (6-3).“It’s a desperate situation, to the point if we want to make the playoffs we can’t afford to lose another game,” wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh said today.Lewis said he would not assume play-calling responsibilities for the defense from Bresnahan, similar to what he did in a 2004 game at Cleveland when Lewis took over coordinator's work from Leslie Frazier.The head coach also took responsibility. "I've underachieved as a coach," Lewis said.Lewis simultaneously criticized his defense -- "We played like we had three thumbs out there" -- and defended it. "We had a bad half," Lewis said. "You (media) were praising them a few weeks ago when they were holding people to (low-point totals)."He called the defensive performance the result of mental and physical errors, both of which, he said, "are correctable." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hopfully one of the changes be tory out JJ starting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
semiotter Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Yeah that playcall was just plain bad. Hard to bitch though when the rest of the playcalls netted FORTY ONE f**king POINTS.CRUNCH time calls sucked. (not counting the 4th and 1 miracle against carolina).................i guess your a genius if it works huh?crunch time when the recever drop the game tying TD LATE IN the game it was right there for number15...ouch...we still have to make the 2 but geeez that ball was right there for him.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 I don't even want to think about what Drew Brees will do to them with the time he is going to have in the pocket. Hell, we may turn Terrence Copper into a superstar next week. I know they won't be able to handle Colston, and if their kick coverage doesn't improve next week, Lewis/Bush will take it to the house. I am sorry but after that crap yesterday, I have lost all faith in the defense to stop anyone.Please no...Let's not see Terrence Copper become a superstar. Course wouldn't be hard to believe after yesterday. At least the Saints don't have the TE threat that the Bengals seem like they have to deal with every week. Deuce is no LT but Reggie Bush poses some of the same problems that LT posed on offense. But that threat is all less than it was yesterday. True about the returns even though the Burner is a trip in his own right.I still think the defense is better than last year, especially at the end of last year. But.....42 points in 1 half does indeed do more than just shake confidence. The low point totals vs. the Bucs, the Panthers and the Ratbirds (at least by the D) have pretty much faded to black now and Drew Brees is unquestionably an outstanding QB. So lots of points sounds right, just not so many as yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasher Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hopfully one of the changes be tory out JJ starting Actually, Marvin has been calling out Deltha for his poor play, not Tory... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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